The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 534

Idiot! Jovani shakes her head internally. Luckily, the Dennis brothers aren't exactly the sharpest tools in the shed. They are entirely oblivious to Jade's guilty panic; otherwise, they would have already started asking questions.

"Why don't we just run a DNA test?" Tara suggests, perfectly syncing her rhythm with Danny. "You never know. She might just be your real mother."

The mention of a DNA test sends Jade over the edge. "I am not taking a DNA test!" she shrieks, practically jumping out of her skin. "You are completely out of your mind! She is my mother's sister! Of course we're going to share a few facial features!"

Jade turns her tear-filled eyes back to Nikolai, tugging pathetically at his sleeve. It is a desperate play, but she has practiced this exact damsel-in-distress routine so many times that it easily masks her earlier panic.

Nikolai trusts Jade blindly. Seeing her look so fragile and heartbroken shatters his defenses.

"That's enough, Tara! Stop being so unreasonable!" he barks. "Haven't you bullied Jade enough over the years? Her aunt just got back from overseas. It's rare for her to have any blood relatives around, and you're turning it into a conspiracy!"

Nikolai is growing more disappointed in his biological sister by the second. For years, Jade used to hint that Tara was secretly harassing and isolating her. He hadn't wanted to believe it back then. After all, Jade had always been so sweet and devoted to the family. But ever since Tara returned, she has undeniably changed. Wherever she spent her missing years, she clearly picked up some nasty habits. And now, to boldly humiliate Jade right in front of him? Does she have any respect for him as her brother?

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